Rachel Henning LPC, CST

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Honorable mentions: “Worrying about worrying” and “What *if* my anxiety means something *is* wrong?” Two that didn’t mak...
06/17/2026

Honorable mentions: “Worrying about worrying” and “What *if* my anxiety means something *is* wrong?” Two that didn’t make it into the carousel but absolutely still deserve to be recognized.

As a therapist with generalized anxiety disorder, I can tell you that my anxiety shows up differently all the time. A tightness in my chest when the phone rings or a low hum of something feeling ever so slightly off. Intrusive thoughts about the way my body feels because of the anxiety.

Anxiety disorder isn’t always just the worrying or panic attacks. Your anxiety still counts even if it doesn’t show up in the way you thought it was “supposed to”.

Take a deep breath and try to notice your patterns. Do you hold your breath when you’re thinking? Are your shoulders up by your ears right now? And once you’re able to call it out, take that moment to remind your nervous system and your body that you’re not in any danger.

If you’re looking for more resources, I’m happy to guide you in the right direction.

Hot take, but a gentle one: knowing your trauma inside and out doesn’t automatically heal it.Talk therapy is a wonderful...
06/11/2026

Hot take, but a gentle one: knowing your trauma inside and out doesn’t automatically heal it.
Talk therapy is a wonderful foundation, but I find that sometimes it’s not enough to interrupt the reaction pattern your nervous system has stored.

I’m a big fan of adding somatic and body work when logic and understanding isn’t enough. I’d love to hear what aspect of therapy was most helpful for you though!

I’ve spent more than half my life studying anxiety, nervous systems, and how to help people heal. And I still get intrus...
06/06/2026

I’ve spent more than half my life studying anxiety, nervous systems, and how to help people heal. And I still get intrusive thoughts.

I also have my own therapist and still lose a little bit of sanity when someone I love doesn’t pick up the phone. I also know exactly what my nervous system is doing in those moments and still lovingly acknowledge that part when it shows up 😂

I think that’s just part of this work, helping others walk through their life as you walk through your own. This is the start of something I’ve been wanting to share for a while. More coming soon.

06/01/2026

There’s a version of therapy people have in their heads before they ever walk in where you have to show up polished, say the right things, be ready for everything, and somehow already know how to do the hard parts. That’s not what this is.

You don’t have to have it together before you get here. You don’t have to have the words, the readiness, or the perfectly edited version of your story. You just have to show up — snacks welcome, pajamas acceptable, messy and unfinished completely fine.

The only thing that matters is that you’re here 🤍
What makes you feel most comfortable in therapy?

“You’re holding a grudge” is sometimes just code for “I want you to stop being affected by what I did.” You’re allowed t...
05/30/2026

“You’re holding a grudge” is sometimes just code for “I want you to stop being affected by what I did.”

You’re allowed to feel it… the hurt, the anger, the sadness, the betrayal, and still choose forgiveness. Those things don’t cancel each other out. Forgiveness doesn’t require you to minimize what happened or hand back trust that hasn’t been re-earned yet. Sometimes forgiveness doesn’t lead to having a relationship again, and that’s okay.

No is a complete sentence. Setting boundaries after being hurt isn’t a punishment. It IS a pause to decide how this person or group of people will get access to you in the present or future. You can expect some disagreement and pushback, but that doesn’t mean the line you hold is wrong.

If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens when you walk into therapy… it’s not a couch you lay down on while someone...
05/26/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens when you walk into therapy… it’s not a couch you lay down on while someone scribbles notes and nods. At least not mine.

It’s honestly just a really good conversation. One where nothing you say is too much or too messy. It’s a lot less intimidating once you’re in the room. Just two humans working together to figure out what’s going on underneath it all. The hardest part is the decision to show up for the first time, and if you’ve so much as thought about starting, that’s something.

My “toolbox” is quite simple, just a few things that help you feel more grounded, connected, and aware during the work we do together!

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